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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.96, 960.15 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.96, 960.15 and 447.24 is: 617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.96 : 960.15 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.96/960.15 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.96x = 960.15 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.96x = 429,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,415.25/695.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.02

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